Why did Britain and France fail to take strong action against Italy during the Abyssinian Crisis of 1935-36?

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Why did Britain and France fail to take strong action against Italy during the Abyssinian Crisis of 1935-36?

Accepted Answer

They wanted to keep Italy as an ally against Nazi Germany — Award 1 mark for understanding the strategic calculations of Britain and France. A is incorrect — Abyssinia was clearly the victim of Italian aggression. C is incorrect — the League actually called for sanctions. D is incorrect — Italy was a permanent Council member. Britain and France prioritised maintaining the Stresa Front against Germany over supporting collective security.

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Italy was not a member of the League at this time

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They wanted to keep Italy as an ally against Nazi Germany

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The League of Nations prohibited them from intervening

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They believed Abyssinia had provoked the conflict

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